Enhanced collaboration between multiple displays with new SMART software

Unveiling dual 84" (213.36 cm) for even greater room size options

ORLANDO, FL, March 17, 2014 /CNW/ - Collaboration has become more
dynamic, intuitive and powerful and is now available in more work
spaces thanks to SMART Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SMT) (TSX: SMA), a leading collaboration company and global
provider of interactive displays for enterprise. Building on recent
announcements made at Lync Conference 2014 held less than a month ago,
significant additional enhancements have been made to SMART's solution
for Microsoft Lync Room Systems (LRS) including a new room size,
additional collaboration capabilities, as well as premium services for
installation, ROI reporting and solution adoption through Unify Square. These additions further differentiate SMART in the LRS category and
are being unveiled for the first time at Enterprise Connect 2014 which
opens today in Orlando.

"Our product development team and our global partners have been working
overtime on enhancements to the SMART Room System for Microsoft Lync,"
says Scott Brown, President, Enterprise for SMART Technologies. "By
listening to our customers, in addition to applying our own innovation
and engineering, we have expanded the collaborative capabilities for
in-room and remote users, and introduced programs to ensure successful
adoption and continued return on investment. Our customer-first
approach ensures meetings are intuitive, productive and collaborative
and our commitment to Lync users reinforces our position as the leading
provider in the Lync Room System category."

"We are delighted to partner with SMART to deliver additional benefits
for companies who recognize the excellent value and capabilities of the
SMART Room System," says, Sonu Aggarwal, CEO of Unify Square. "The
additional reporting and consulting solutions from Unify Square
complement the SMART Room System by accelerating adoption and proving
the ROI for this powerful voice, video and data collaboration
solution."

Increased collaboration

SMART is introducing the SMART Meeting Pro® Connector for Microsoft Lync (2013) which enables enhanced data collaboration between multiple SMART
displays using Microsoft Lync 2013. This new capability is ideal for
customers with existing SMART displays who want deep collaboration and
the ability to seamlessly join meetings using Microsoft Lync. Once in
the meeting, both in-room and remote participants can share data from
any application, use SMART Ink™ software to create digital notes, write into existing Microsoft Office
applications and PDF documents, and capture ideas from all
participants, regardless of location. It also enables any SMART Board™ interactive display and any SMART Room System to participate in the
same meeting using Lync.

New premium services

In addition to the implementation, training and maintenance services
already part of SMART's Premium Services offering, SMART is adding
unique services through Unify Square. The company is recognized for its expertise in helping customers
succeed with their Lync strategy, design, deployment and operations.

PowerView for SMART Room System (PowerView for SRS) delivers a comprehensive view into when and how SMART Room Systems are
utilized across the organization. The subscription based, online
reports are available through Unify Square, making them easily
accessible and easy to implement with no on-site hardware or
maintenance requirements.

Power start up package for SMART Room System combines guidance and best practices from UCC experts with a short term
evaluation of PowerView for SRS to ensure deployments are set up for
success. This package includes deployment best practices, regular
checkpoints to ensure successful implementation, guidance on
interpretation of the PowerView for SRS reporting and metrics unique to
each deployment, as well as input on user enablement activities,
recommendations for further deployment, and resources to continue to
drive adoption.

Largest range of room sizes

Following the announcement of single and dual 55" (139.7 cm) display
combinations, SMART is also adding a new size that includes dual 84"
(213.36 cm) displays. This new size expands the range of choices for
customers once again, accommodating room sizes ranging from 50 ft2 to 400 ft2, suitable for two to 20 participants.

Pricing and availability

The SMART Meeting Pro Connector for Microsoft Lync (2013) and the
reporting and consulting services from Unify Square are expected to
become available in summer 2014. The dual 84" SMART Room System (XL) is
expected to begin shipping in spring 2014. For local pricing,
purchasing information, specifications and a list of authorized SMART
resellers, visit smarttech.com/SMARTRoom.

About SMART

SMART Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions that are redefining the
way the world works and learns. SMART products enable inspired
collaboration in schools and workplaces by turning group work into
highly interactive, engaging and productive experiences. SMART delivers
integrated solutions of hardware, software and services designed for
superior performance and ease of use.

About Unify Square

Founded by former Microsoft Lync product team members with deep insight
into the UC market, Unify Square is a leading provider of Unified
Communications and Collaboration solutions. Unify Square is one of the
largest solution providers for Microsoft Lync worldwide, with more than
40 global Fortune 1000 companies amongst its enterprise customers and
nearly 3 million Microsoft Lync users impacted through its products and
services. www.Unify Square.com

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